During April, Life Without Barriers is hosting and supporting in-person and online events. You can connect with our teams and learn more about our services at the events below.
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Australia-wide
Belonging: Making Friends, Building Community
The Disability Dialogue is a safe space where people with disability, families, representative organisations, providers, researchers, and the wider community work together on things that matter to us.
Last year, the Disability Dialogue asked people with disability what supports they needed to live the life they wanted. Many people said they wished they had more support to make friends and be included in their community.
This event will focus on belonging and what it means to connect with community. We'll be joined by guest speakers Emma Myers, Professor Sally Robinson, Todd Winther, and Tim Cahalan, who will share their insights on important questions like:
What kind of support makes a difference in building friendships?
What helps and what gets in the way of community connections?
How can we actually build inclusive communities?
Come along to be part of the conversation about friendship and community!
Date: Wednesday, 16 April
Time: 1pm
Location: Online.
For more information or to register, visit the Disability Dialogue's website. If you can’t make this event, sign up for emails about future events here.
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Education Webinar: Next Steps: Disability and Behaviour Support
Join this free webinar and explore the next steps for supporting children with disability in a classroom setting. This webinar will be delivered with the support of Cat Lancaster, Executive Director Innovation and Practice Excellence.
Date: Wednesday, 16 April
Time: 12pm
Location: Online.
For more information or to register, visit our Eventbrite registration webpage.
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Queensland
Information Session: Certificate III in Individual Support, Caboolture
Are you a young person with a disability, injury or health condition who is looking to make a real difference in your community? The Disability Employment Catalyst (DEC) is offering a free Certificate III in Individual Support course in Caboolture, helping you start a fulfilling career in the disability services sector.
This course is primarily online, with some face-to-face classes, and is designed to accommodate learning adjustments and offer support to ensure all students can successfully complete their training. The DEC have also partnered with Life Without Barriers and other inclusive employers to provide practical placements as part of the course.
What’s included?
Study Certificate III in Individual Support at no cost.
Flexible Study Options: Full-time, part-time, online, during the day or evening.
Learn from Registered Training Officers offering specialised support.
Assistance securing a rewarding job in the disability services sector upon completion
Come along to an information session to learn more and ask questions!
Date: Thursday, 10 April and Thursday, 17 April
Time: 10am and 3pm
Location: Online
For more information, or to register, contact 0490 398 661 or kenev@theachievefoundation.org.au.
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Autumn Festival Free Community Day
Come along to the Autumn Festival Free Community Day for a fun outing for the whole family. This event includes a scavenger hunt, live music, food and drink stalls, henna, and a range of activities for the kids including face painting and jumping castle.
Life Without Barriers will be there with an information stall, and our friendly staff will be available to chat with you about foster and kinship care.
Date: Saturday, 12 April
Time: 10am – 2pm
Location: Encircle Redcliffe Neighbourhood Centre, 1 Lamington Drive, Redcliffe, Queensland.
For more information, visit the Humanitix event page.
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Logan Retirement Living and Senior Lifestyle Expo
The Logan Retirement Living and Senior Lifestyle Expo offers a unique and valuable opportunity exclusively tailored to over 55's and seniors to explore a wide range of businesses and service providers all under one roof.
Whether you're interested in retirement living, travel packages, social outings, financial, health and specialised services, this free expo provides a platform to ask questions, gather information, and make informed decisions about your future.
Life Without Barriers will be hosting a stall at the event, and our friendly staff will be available to chat with you about our aged care services.
Date: Tuesday, 15 April
Time: 9am
Location: Logan Central, Logan, Queensland.
For more information, visit the Senior Expos Australia website.
Cruisin Caboolture
Cruisin’ Caboolture features an afternoon of entertainment, including a car show and competition, live music, and free activities for the kids. If cars and live music weren’t enough to tempt you, this event will also feature a range of local craft brews and delicious food trucks to delight your taste buds!
Life Without Barriers will be hosting a stall at the event, and our friendly staff will be available to chat with you about foster and kinship care.
Date: Sunday, 27 April
Time: 10am – 3pm
Location: James Street Precinct, Caboolture, Queensland.
For more information, visit the What's on Moreton Bay website.
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Tasmania
Foster Care Information Webinar
Across Tasmania, we urgently need people who are willing and able to offer long-term stable homes, short-term emergency care or weekend respite care for children who are unable to live safely with their families.
If you're interested in sharing your home, heart and time with a child or young person in need, please join our free information session to learn what's involved in becoming a foster carer and whether it's the right fit for you.
During the session, we will cover the different types of care, the application and assessment process, the roles and responsibilities of being a foster carer and the support you will receive from Life Without Barriers. Our experienced team and a local foster carer will talk you through the process and answer any questions you have - no matter how big or small!
Date: Wednesday, 2 April
Time: 7pm – 8pm
Location: Online.
For more information or to register, visit our Eventbrite registration webpage.
Victoria
Foster Care Information Webinar
If you're interested in sharing your home, heart and time with a child or young person in need, please join our free information session to learn what's involved in becoming a foster carer and whether it's the right fit for you.
During the session, we will cover the different types of care, the application and assessment process, the roles and responsibilities of being a foster carer and the support you will receive from Life Without Barriers. There will also be an opportunity to participate in a live Q&A session.
Date: Tuesday, 15 April
Time: 6pm
Location: Online event.
For more information or to register, visit our Eventbrite registration webpage.
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Social Football with Dynamo Melbourne Football Club
Life Without Barriers has partnered with Dynamo Melbourne Football Club to run Social Football Sessions!
These sessions aim to provide people from diverse backgrounds, including refugees and migrants a chance to play, connect, and feel at home in Melbourne, with a focus on building skills, confidence, and connections.
By working together, we aim to strengthen bonds within our local community and create spaces where everyone feels welcome and supported.
Date: Every Tuesday night!
Time: 7pm - 9pm
Location: JJ Holland Park (next to South Kensington Train Station), Kensington, Victoria.
For more information, contact Justin Lehmann, Regional Operations Manager, on justin.lehmann@lwb.org.au or 0459 848 104.
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